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Christmas Hog Roast for Crosspost
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Crosspost.
- Christmas family parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A hog roast near Crosspost
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About our Christmas hog roast in Crosspost
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. We roast outdoors under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Crosspost. Whether it is new Year parties and society Christmas socials, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In winter near Crosspost, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Crosspost (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Christmas parties in Crosspost: local tips
Crosspost is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Crosspost is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bolney CofE Primary School, hot rolls go down well. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Wivelsfield station is about 4.2 miles away. Crosspost is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Here we cover the RH17 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Cowfold Road and Chapel Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Crosspost, we also cover Bolney (1 mile north-east), Twineham Green (1 mile south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (2 miles south-west) and Kent Street (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast turkey
For Christmas, roast turkey can join the pork, carved at the serving station for a festive feel.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Christmas parties in Crosspost are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Crosspost
A hog roast or other catering?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Crosspost: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Crosspost?
Wivelsfield station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Crosspost too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Crosspost?
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
People around Crosspost book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Christmas family parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards